Is it possible if you want to have an app like Uber or something having features like Airbnb? The answer is ‘Yes.’ It is not challenging for businesses of any size, including startups and SME’s to build and deploy a full features mobile app. When it comes to making mobile apps, it is not recommended to copy that of a successful business, but some smart insights may consider while thinking of an iOS and Android app. The objective of this article is to explore those smart insights.
However, when it comes to getting an estimate for mobile application development, it is easy for a novice decision-maker at a small business to get confused with all incurred cost and time. Even though each of us understands the concept of “like Facebook” in somewhat different ways, some Android and iOS developers may estimate the cost of such a creation as something that may take 4 months and about $10K. Simultaneously, some others may commit to doing the reverse engineering of FB with an estimation of $500K over one year. This may put a decision-maker in a dilemma.
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So, in this article, we will discuss things which you should consider if you want to develop a mobile app and answer the questions as:
There are more questions, but without much ado, let’s get into exploring answers.
How much may the development of iOS and Android apps cost?
You need to understand that each project is unique, and even you have to understand, every project, even comparatively simple projects, consists of various parts. The primary parts as the app itself, the platforms to reach, the website, third-party integrations, admin panels, and so on. So, the final cost may depend on what you expect from all these and the tasks involved in achieving the same. Take, for example, you have a business that consists of financial transactions with two-factor authentication. The technicality may be on the higher side. So, the cost may go up or down based on your requirement.
Stage of mobile app development
Creating a mobile app is merely equal to basic programming using Android or iOS, but it has many more stages. Examples are stages of planning, primary analysis, understanding client expectations, and so on. Let’s explore.
Analysis: Preparation of preliminary technical documentation and identifying ways to achieve the requirements.
Design: The design process includes the creation of the screen layouts, identifying modes of interaction, choosing and drawing the icons, creation of prototypes, and so on.
Development: Actual stage of development using coding, in which you have to combine technical requirements with the design and actualize it to meet the functionality. This also includes third-party APIs and services integration.
Testing: Testing goes along with or after development to ensure the app’s effectiveness at all possible scenarios and different systems loads.
Release: Publishing your app to be used by others by making it available to the targeted audience through App Store or Play Store.
Support: After the release, you always need to remember the need to support the new users of your app, who tend to have many doubts and need for clarifications regarding the same. So, ongoing support for the app is necessary.
App development timeline
As FLOSUM experts point out, each project’s needs and objectives are unique and different from one another. This is why we need to invest time and effort to understand the user needs to the core and come up with the best app. So, it is vital to create a development brief, which may include:
So, articulating your ideal in the simplest terms is an ideal start. Just explain your whole idea to another layman person for their clear understanding of what you mean. Basic prototyping can also help others involved to be excited about the project. The next two parts of the project lifecycle are vital, as preparing the development brief and technical documentation. The documentation requires in-depth knowledge of the technical specialists and explores all possible use cases, technical scenarios, and the developmental milestones to be achieved.
In a development brief, there may be four major parts:
So, the app you prepare for your business can serve many purposes, ranging from attracting more customers to increasing your business’s overall revenue. Write down all these in your brief, which will further act as your best reference and guideline to building a successful business app.
Considering all these factors, always remember that making a business app will win all these objectives. So, plan a step by step approach to launching and streamlining your app based on the ongoing requirements. Making and publishing a successful business app on iOS or Android is not a one-time task, but it is a constant endeavor.
